Healthy body and healthy mind so they say. For me, the healthy body element is just a pipe dream (I lack the internal organs to be fighting fit) but that said, I have over the years managed to replace this mantra with 'smell nice, feel nice' and it's hard to refute that when you smell good or smell something wonderful you get an uplifting feeling - call it that warm fuzzy glow! With that in mind, scented candles have been all the rage in our house for some time. In the past I've dodged candles but when my other half presented me with the Samarkand Luxury Candle by Timothy Dunn London I couldn't wait to torch it and feel all warm and fuzzy.
My inner-arsonist was put back in his box and I managed to resist the temptation to just let it blaze away after seeing that this candle costs nearly £50, yes, £50 for a candle and never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd ever see myself recommending parting with that kind of cash just to see it melt before your eyes, but here we are people, here we are.
This is what they say about the candle over at Timothy Dunn website here:
'One of our most popular home fragrances, the luxurious Samarkand scented candle was born out of a desire to recreate the essence of Samarkand’s ancient architecture, its diverse cultures, lush, beautiful gardens and, of course, the lavish silks and flavoursome spices that still flood through this extraordinary city.
Discover a rich, sensual spicy wood accord with exotic tea, bergamot, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and clove; generously wrapped in sumptuous Madagascan vanilla, suede musks, frankincense, patchouli and vetiver. This beautiful, evocative fragrance will radiate warmth throughout your home.'
First of all, this baby is no flash in the pan candle that will be gone faster than you can say "£50 up in smoke" as it has a burn time of some sixty, yes sixty hours. The candle has been burning away on and off for most of the weekend it's hardly made a dent in the wax yet it has released quite possibly one of the richest most fabulous fragrances since the last time I bought a bottle of Creed aftershave! It's divine to be blunt and this is where it really made me stop and think that actually, this is worth the price.
I'm a massive fan of bergamot, musks and patchouli and within 3-4 minutes of lighting you start to get subtle hints of the fragrances in the air. After ten minutes the air is awash with the lovely fragrance - think a warm spice with a hint of sweetness and you are close. Unlike some other candles (I'm looking at you Yankee) you don't get that build up of the fragrance (loose term) in the back of your throat that I seem to struggle with if in a room with lit fragranced candles. For that I am truly grateful. After extinguishing the candle the fragrance stays in the room for ages afterwards - it really is nice after popping out to return home to be greeted by the slowly fading notes from the candle. I really have sat in a room where this candle has burned away and felt far more relaxed, calm and generally at ease with the world (I can be a touch highly strung) - good smells are good for your mental health (well mine anyway).
Yes, £46 is a lot for a candle but if you are a fan of subtle yet manly fragrances you'll really like this, and it'll last for an absolute age. It has worked wonders when helping me to relax in the evening after a long day and I for one wouldn't be without it now and it has resulted in me considering firing up some of the other Timothy Dunn candles the other half has floating around. I'm loathe to say this because it seems so cliched, but there is a reassuring quality to this candle and it would make a great gift at any time of the year.
Ah nothing I like more than a decent candle. Definitely love the package! Will have a look for this one :)
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of luxury candles and this one sounds fantastic to give to partners/boyfriends etc. Also looks really good too
ReplyDeleteLaura x
I lived in Copenhagen for 2 years, so I have a bit of an addiction to candles now, this one sounds really lovely and would make a great Christmas gift! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the packaging of these candles, they look gorgeous. I bet they smell just as great, too!
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I really like the fancy packaging of the candle. I would love to have a decent candle in the house that has a fragrance that both me and the hubby like. Get the feeling he would love this one.
ReplyDeleteWe love candles my OH burns them all the time we have then in the kitchen lounge and our bedroom. I have always found the more we pay for a candle the better the burn and fragrance quality cheap one just don't last. I am off to take a look at the fragrances and see if I can find a cheeky Christmas present for him
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, so elegant, and it sounds gorgeous. It's good that it lasts so long too and fills the room without choking you, so many candles fail on those attributes. I do think that it is a little expensive though, I've never paid over £30 for a candle.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think you get what you pay for, and while £50 is a lot of money for a candle if you use it occasionally it can definitely be worth it for something extra special x
ReplyDeleteI think this one is more than worth its money, it is such a beautiful candle x
ReplyDeleteI love scented candles, and I'm glad to hear that it has a decent burn time. Nothing worse than spending a fortune and it burns down super quickly. Added to my 'want' list!
ReplyDeleteI love candles and these look beautiful x
ReplyDeleteI do love my candles but not sure I could bring myself to spend £50 on one
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely candle. It sounds great to have in the house.
ReplyDelete£50 is a lot for a candle but if it lasts well it could well be worth it.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of candles and the price never puts me off as I do know that they are worth the money. I do love the sound of this candle x
ReplyDeleteThese really do look gorgeous but I would never ever pay so much for a candle lol
ReplyDeleteI would personally never buy one for that much, but I would love to receive it as a gift!
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